Canada
There’s more to Calgary than rodeos and cowboys with swagger (though those would certainly be enough). This city has a full calendar of events and festivals, along with attractions that never go out of style. Here are some of the top things to do in Calgary in 2017: 1. Think Like a Queen If you’ve… Continue reading Get Off the Couch: 7 Things to Do in Calgary in 2017
Aright, buddy, you’ve sat on that couch for most of 2016, binge-watching this show and that. Now that it’s 2017, it’s time to get out of the house. New Year’s resolutions aren’t just about dusting off your gym membership or cutting back on your Cheez-It® addiction. Some of the best resolutions are about trying new… Continue reading Get Off the Couch: 7 Things to Do in Vancouver in 2017
If your idea of a good time is getting splashed by icy water as you rock a florescent-coloured poncho, you’ve got what it takes to thrive on a Niagara Falls winter vacation. You would think that this outdoors destination would close up shop when Jack Frost parallel parked his way between fall and spring, but… Continue reading 5 Things to Do in Niagara Falls This Winter
With over 2 million lakes in our big beautiful backyard, it isn’t difficult to find a shoreline to camp on, a lake to cruise on, or a beach for a bonfire. We’re pretty lucky to have not one but several ocean shorelines where you can listen to the waves crash, cast a line, boil up… Continue reading TOP 5 PLACES TO SPEND CANADA DAY BY BOAT!
Big cities get all the glory, but the best getaway you ever take may not have the CN or Calgary Tower in the background. We don’t believe a skyscraper is a prerequisite for being a travel destination. We say small towns don’t have to be “always a bridesmaid, never a bride!” In fact, we think… Continue reading 10 Charming Small Towns in Canada You Need to Visit
Finding the best places to visit in Canada is no simple task. Even a seasoned Canuck can be left in a state of noggin scratching. Do you head straight for the Yukon Territory where you can join the Sourtoe Club (it’s even weirder than it sounds, but more on that later), or make a beeline… Continue reading 10 Travel Experts Share Their Must-Visit Destinations
Whether you’re counting down to March break or looking further ahead to summer vacation, 2016 is a great year for travel. Despite the low value of the Canadian dollar, Canadians are showing a keen interest to travel this year. According to a recent survey commissioned by Expedia.ca, 64% of those surveyed are planning to travel… Continue reading Where will 2016 take you?
Expedia.ca and Explore Southwest Alberta bring you the perfect itinerary for a weekend in Lethbridge this winter. Lethbridge found its origins as a whisky trading port, so you can be sure that the city has seen its share of…shall we say “interesting” sights and sounds. What’s the old saying? If these walls could talk? Nowadays,… Continue reading 36 Hours in Lethbridge this Winter
Oh, Canada. Land of poutine, hockey pucks, and the Little Mushroom People of Nova Scotia (er, the latter is only true in “South Park”). What strange things could possibly exist in this land of frozen tundra and excessive politeness—besides that whole October Thanksgiving, that is? As it turns out, plenty. My editor asked me to… Continue reading Weird Canada: Traditions